Traditional Indian Puppetry: Forms and Stories
Introduction to various traditional Indian puppetry styles (string, rod, shadow) and their role in local entertainment and education.
Key Questions
- How does the movement of a puppet convey personality and emotion without words?
- Compare and contrast the visual elements and performance styles of different Indian puppetry forms.
- Analyze how traditional storytelling methods in puppetry can be adapted to convey modern social messages.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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